displays

NOUN

public showing; spectacle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act array demonstration example exhibit parade presentation

STRONG

affectation arrangement blaze bravura dash exhibition expo exposition exposure fanfare flourish frame-up frippery front layout manifestation ostentation ostentatiousness pageant panorama pedantry pomp pretension pretentiousness revelation sample scheme shine showboat splash splendor splurge spread unfolding vanity

WEAK

arrayal for show grandstand play

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealment hiding

STRONG

dullness modesty plainness simplicity

VERB

show for public viewing, effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advertise boast demonstrate disclose emblazon exhibit expose feature flash flaunt illustrate open perform present promote publish represent reveal unveil

STRONG

arrange bare betray brandish evidence evince expand extend flourish glaze grandstand impart manifest model parade promulgate showcase sport uncover unfold unfurl unmask unroll vamp

WEAK

bring to view lay bare lay out make clear make known open out set out show off spread out stretch out trot out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal cover hide refrain withhold

STRONG

abridge contract keep lessen lower shorten shrink

WEAK

secrete

Example Sentences

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The opportunity is actually sizable when prestige value is weighed against the occasional displays of courage news ownership involves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Poland's long-distance rail operator PKP Intercity announced disruption to some of its services, with the public displays at Warsaw's Central train station showing delays of more than four hours.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

The app displays a grid of people who are nearby that they’re able to chat with.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Within the market for AI-powered eyewear, two camps have emerged: Simple screen-free glasses versus more sci-fi augmented-reality displays.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

I caught myself, though, because Jenna wasn’t big on emotional displays.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence